Manager (Procurement & Supply Chain)

We're hiring a Manager in Procurement & Supply Chain at Akeso.

If you've led strategic sourcing programmes end-to-end and want to do more hands on, high impact work, we'd love to hear from you.

You'll be working on complex healthcare transformation projects across the UK & Ireland, with real ownership and client exposure.

At Akeso, we partner with healthcare providers and suppliers to solve complex challenges across strategy, transformation, operational efficiency, and financial performance - with a clear focus on improving patient outcomes and system sustainability. This is a hands on, delivery focused role where you'll lead strategic sourcing and transformation work that directly impacts cost, efficiency, and ultimately patient outcomes.

What you'll be doing

• Leading end-to-end strategic sourcing and procurement programmes
• Developing category strategies and business cases for large scale transformation
• Delivering cost optimisation using key sourcing levers (price, demand, process, risk)
• Supporting supply chain optimisation, including network design and service transformation
• Managing senior client stakeholders and translating insight into action
• Leading project teams and ensuring high quality delivery
• Supporting business development and growth

We're looking for someone who

• Has a strong background in strategic sourcing / procurement
• Has delivered end to end programmes with tangible outcomes
• Is comfortable being hands on while leading teams and projects
• Brings strong commercial acumen and stakeholder confidence
• Has experience in consulting or a similar delivery focused environment
• Is proactive, self sufficient, and low touch in how they operate
• Has exposure to supply chain, contracting, or operational improvement (beneficial)
• Has awareness of digital / AI in procurement (nice to have)

Why join Akeso

• Meaningful, high impact work in a sector that matters
• A growing consultancy where you can shape both projects and the firm
• A hands on environment - not just strategy, but delivery
• Generous and flexible annual leave
• Enhanced family support
• Private healthcare, life assurance, and an employee assistance programme
• Dedicated personal and study days to support your development
• Pension and long term benefits recognising service and wellbeing
• Regular team socials and opportunities to connect across the business

Akeso is committed to building an inclusive and accessible workplace. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and aim to attract and support high performing talent. If you require any adjustments to support you through the application or interview process, please let us know - we're happy to help.

We appreciate that strong candidates don't always meet every requirement. If you're interested in the role and have consulting experience but aren't sure you tick every box, we would still encourage you to apply!